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What Kind of Foam Roll Should I Get?

I get a lot of questions about FOAM ROLLERS. Do I need a foam roller? How do I use a foam roller? What kind of foam roll should I get? What foam roll do you use? _____________________________________ My last foam roll post covered what the benefits are to help you decide whether it is for you or not. You can find that post here: To Roll or Not to Roll. So now that you've decided you want one, what type of foam roller should you get? I'll tell you exactly:  ANY one you like!   Pick your firmness, color, and price point. You absolutely do not NEED a $50 or $100 foam roller. The company may claim it is the "best", but remember it is just a foam roller. Like I said in my previous post, foam rolling is a "bonus" activity to all the other things that you do. It is not a miracle cure or a quick fix on it's own.  But if the pricier ones appeal to you and is in your budget then go for it!  It will work better if you are happier with it (that isn't a joke, it...